PASTOR'S PAGE It's late at night. The car is unloaded but the suitcases are still piled up on the floor in the bedroom while other bags lay around the kitchen and in the hallways. We've just returned from a family vacation and everyone is tired and headed to bed. But somehow I've got the desire and the energy to scroll through the pictures taken throughout the week. There's a sense of wanting to be reminded of what took place, how fun and how important it was to be with family. After hearing from many of you, there was that same sense of wanting to look back at the pictures of our remarkable 150th Anniversary season throughout its final days and into the Monday after we concluded our celebration. I'm not referring to the actual photos -- although seeing some of your outfits and hairdos "back in the day" was so much fun. I'm referring to what God did throughout the days of our celebration. I'm referring to the images you will take with you from the worship services and community times on campus, the speakers and former pastors and staff members who returned, and of course the life change witnessed in our student rally and outdoor baptism. Yet, as we look back, I'm reminded that the images and pictures don't happen without the investment, sacrifice and disciple-making of the people with the great outfits and stylish hairdos from the past. In fact, when you study the Taylors history books, you will find families, people and pastors who passed the mantle of disciple-making to the next generation and the next. Just look at one of the few images we have of Alfred Taylor. He is sitting on a bench teaching the future generations of what would become Taylors First Baptist.
The Family Life Center has a New Name
Stop by to learn more! Basketball Registration for K4-Adult Men/Women ends on October 10. Check Out the Fall Group Fitness Schedule Online.
Reaching and teaching the next generation and the next is not just the calling of Alfred Taylor. It doesn't belong exclusively to him or to those of us who see God working because of His calling. It's the calling of Jesus from the time He left the eleven disciples telling them to go and make disciples of all people everywhere (Matthew 28:18-20). So, throughout this newsletter, you will find the opportunities available for you to be discipled by Jesus so that others may be discipled by Him too. And as you read -- and as we begin Year 151, keep in mind those individuals at a celebration to come who will scroll through the pictures, peruse the newsletters and be thankful that a people passed on what had been given to them. It's been a great celebration season. Now let's go and make more and more disciples in the days ahead.
Paul Jimenez Pastor
150th Anniversary Offering OUR GOAL: $1.5 MILLION 55% Renovations | 30% Debt Retirement | 15% Missions www.taylorsfbc.org/give 2 | TAYLORSFBC.ORG
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Join us to learn how you can connect to a Life Group at Taylors.
Sunday, October 5 or 12 9 am | Taylors Rec Center
Side by Side Missions Conference
November 7-9 We will have the opportunity to host more than twenty missionaries, working among our Nation and All Nations, during our Side by Side Missions Conference. There will be many opportunities for you to encourage and be encouraged by our special guests during luncheons, services and dinners throughout the weekend hosted by various ministries.
SPECIAL EVENTS > Underground Church for Middle School, High School and College Students ® S A M A R I TA N ’ S P U R S E
> Luncheons for our guests provided by XYZ and WMU
od News. Great Joy.
> Banquet and Missionary Exhibits on Saturday night for entire church family > Side by Side Sunday with a message by Pastor Paul > Our guests in preschool through adult Life Groups on Sunday
Side by Side Banquet Saturday, November 8
The entire church family is invited to hear our guests share their amazing stories and meet them personally at their exhibits before and after the banquet. We will also hear a powerful message from
Gordon Fort, IMB Senior Vice President, Office of Prayer Mobilization and Training.
We look forward to what God will do during this time! > The son of missionaries, Gordon Fort, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University, College Station, and the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. He and his wife, Leigh Ann Harrison, have four children, Sarah, Giles, Kathryn and Elizabeth Ann. Appointed a missionary in 1985, he spent most of his career in Southern Africa. He resigned from missionary service in 2004 to join the IMB home office staff.
Tickets available for purchase at
www.taylorsfbc.org/reach
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Distribution Sunday Sunday, November 2
Collection Sunday
But Jesus called them to Him, saying, “Let the children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the Sunday, November 16 kingdom of God.” —L U K E 1 8 : 1 6 , E S V
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Tell the Story
Sunday, October 26, 6 pm, Worship Center You will have the opportunity to hear from our REACH Teams as they share their amazing stories from this past year. This is a special service dedicated to hearing what our Lord has done and is doing through Taylors FBC, within our Nation and among all nations. Please plan to join us! November 30-December 7
Week of Prayer for
The Griffin Family Ruth, Ed, Tim, Dan, Phil, Clarence
T-H-A-N-K-S Six small letters cannot begin to express the ocean of gratitude we feel for all Taylors FBC has meant to us as Southern Baptist Missionaries. Even a thousand expressions of “thank-you” would not be enough to acknowledge our appreciation for your welcoming us home from our mission field in Java, Indonesia FIVE times from 1980 – 1996. You provided a comfortable, furnished home with stocked pantry and filled refrigerator. Specifically we thank Phil Hargrove and all who serve on the Missionary Housing Committee Thousands of you including Wes Neely, Harold and Martha Lewis, Gilbert Rivers, Fred and Judy Brown, Jim and prayed for us and gave Gloria Stovall, Dot Williams and others. to the Cooperative Absolutely nobody does missions like WMU. We salute leaders such as Doris Alewine, Rubye Cochran, Ruth Ashmore, Ella Flack, Esterine Hargrove, Martha Lewis, Delores Stansell and others for their faithfulness in supporting us with prayer, letters, gifts and words of encouragement.
Program and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering to sustain and support us for thirtysix years overseas.
During most furloughs, Dr. and Mrs. Carswell and staff including Mich Riddle, Lucy Watson and Peggy Bell ministered faithfully to us along with the Maintenance personnel. We value the friendships of our neighbors who surrounded the missionary house that once existed in the current parking lot. Thousands of you prayed for us and gave to the Cooperative Program and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering to sustain and support us for thirty-six years overseas. Our four sons still talk about the fun of living here with the skate-board friendly parking lot, gym in the back yard and the train whistles! Each furlough you overwhelmed us with kindness! Once Cleland and Nell Reed lent us a car, Phyllis Altenbern and Jerri Carswell updated Ruth’s wardrobe, Frances Barnette, baby Bethany and many more stopped by to welcome us home, and Dr. & Mrs. Carswell made time for dinner at the Dragon Den. Russell and Ruth Ashmore gave an electric generator for our son’s overseas Lottie Moon home, and more acts of service than we can express took care of all of our needs. You continued to support two of our sons and their wives, Phil and Julie, (1993 – 2011) and Tim and Jill, (2000 – 2002) as they ministered through the IMB. The thanks continue during this retirement phase when every member of our larger family has been blessed by ALL the ministries of Taylors. You will never know what your love has meant to us. Our pastors, Dr. Page and Pastor Paul along with their wives and staff mean so very much to us. To God be the glory. Thanks to you, Taylors First Baptist Church!
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International Missions and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34 This is the watchword for WMU during the 2014-2015 year. Our theme is All for You: surrender, sacrifice, serve. According to the IMB, your gifts to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering have enabled these incredible results: 114,571 souls baptized and 6,192 churches started in 2013! Taylors FBC is fifty-second in giving to LMOC. The top 200 churches gave $34.6 million or 22% of the total for last year. There is joy and freedom to be found when we give everything to God. Please give generously to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
International Missions Study
December 3, 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall Dinner begins at 5:15 pm The Ivory Coast, once the most prosperous of West African nations and considered one of its jewels, is the location of this year’s international missions focus. While still beautiful, this country has become what the United States State Department calls a “developing country,” as it struggles to recover from multiple coups, civil war, and terrorists’ influence. Church planting, evangelism, and discipleship are all ongoing here; however, each is a slow process. Learn how missionaries on the Ivory Coast confront the challenges of overwhelming need in an urban setting. See how they are sharing the story of Jesus where Islam, Catholicism, and tribal relations hold sway over the lives of the people. Please join us as Greg Queen leads us in a study about the Ivory Coast.
International Missions Night
December 10, 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall Dinner begins at 5:15 pm Please bring your family and join us for a special night featuring food representative of that found in the Ivory Coast. After dinner, you will be blessed by hearing Joe Dillon from the International Mission Board share with us.
Employment Coaching Ministry "For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Year 2007 People in Need
The years of 2007-2009 are called by many Americans “The Great Recession.” This recession began with the bursting of an eight trillion dollar housing bubble resulting in financial market chaos, a collapse in business investment, and massive job loss. In 2008 and 2009, the U.S. labor market lost 8.4 million jobs, or 6.1% of all payroll employment. This was the most dramatic employment contraction (by far) of any recession since the Great Depression.
Year 2009 Our Response
In February of 2009, Taylors FBC responded to God’s leading to meet needs in our own community and body by forming the Employment Support Ministry (ESM) to walk alongside of people suffering from job loss. Leaders, Ron Phelps and Paul Barber, put together a team of skilled and passionate leaders who developed and served in the ministry that has now met twice a month for nearly six years and has had tremendous success in serving over 1000 people in our community! Thank you!
Year 2014 Responding to Change
A dramatic drop in the unemployment rate has led ESM leadership team to reevaluate the ministry and transition into an Employment Coaching Ministry that we believe will better respond to the current job market and will enhance the effectiveness of the ministry. We praise God for the many lives that have been touched through ESM and anticipate His continued work through our new ministry format.
FROM AMONG THE THOUSAND MINISTERED TO BY EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT MINISTRY
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“I want to congratulate you and your Team on your work in ESM. It was truly a blessing to so many, yours truly included, at a time when it was needed most. Thank you for your leadership, wisdom and encouragement. You have modeled the principles of Servant Leadership and have inspired me to do the same. To God be Praise and Glory for ESM, but a Big Thank You is due you, Ron and your Team.”
“As a relatively new recipient of the collective efforts of so many people I want to thank all of you. Personally and professionally you have been exemplary of servant-leadership. Many forprofit organizations could learn from what you put together.” “Paul and Ron, the Lord spoke and you listened. What you have done in these past years is a testament to your faith. You all touched so many lives for the better, mine included."
Orphan Sunday November 2 What is Orphan Sunday?
Each November, thousands of Christians across America and around the globe join together in supporting a single goal: that God’s great love for the orphan will find echo in our lives as well. Orphan Sunday is our opportunity as a church to rouse believers with God’s call to care for the orphan. Be sure to join as we celebrate families in our church who have responded to God’s call!
How is Taylors FBC responding to God’s call to care for orphans? Mission 1:27 - Hope for the Fatherless!
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The Lord is growing our church and His Kingdom through adoption and foster care. What a beautiful picture here on earth of His adoption of us into His family! Mission 1:27 needs Wrap Around Families. A Wrap Around Family offers support to those adopting or fostering by... restle in prayer: providing prayer support and encouragement W R espite: organizing meals or a mealtrain A cts of service: offering gift cards and other needed items for children P romises of God: reminding families of the promises of God We need families who will "wrap around" adoptive and foster families in our church, many of whom are dealing with very difficult situations. Some families may need help during the transitional period of bringing a new child into their home. Others may need a Life Group to wrap around them long term.
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My Taylors Story Began
one December Sunday night in 1987 on the back row at a Christmas service where I met my in-laws for the first time. Of course, having just been dating their son for a couple of weeks, I didn’t know it at the time, but they and Taylors FBC would soon become a part of my identity. As our relationship grew, we soon became engaged and joined an engaged couples’ class. This group, along with a feisty women’s basketball team, were my first connecting points at Taylors. We learned much about God’s design for marriage, and the people here welcomed me, a “Greer Girl,” into their fold.
Kim Keller
Throughout the years we have been at Taylors, the members have been Jesus in my life and in the lives of my family. They have taken care of my children from the sweet rocking chairs to the baptistery, prayed my husband through a life-threatening illness and military deployment, wrapped their arms around us and prayed for restoration through family crisis, and taught me the trustworthiness of the One Who loves us unconditionally.
In reading the history of the beginning of Taylors FBC in a war torn country and disillusioned community, I was struck by how our church today carries on that same mission…reaching out, taking in, offering hope, and making the name of Jesus known.
Highlighting New Items in our Library You and Me FOREVER by Francis & Lisa Chan
The way to have a great marriage is by not focusing on marriage. Marriage is great, but it’s not forever!
Culture Shock by Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram shows you how to bring light rather than heat to the most controversial issues of our day. Covering topics such as right and wrong, sex, homosexuality, abortion, politics, and the environment, Culture Shock is your must-read guidebook to replacing reactionary hate with revolutionary love.
Grief Support for Spouses October 6-November 24 6:45-8:30 pm To register contact Judy Brown at 864-244-6005.
BONFIRE
November 1, 5 pm
VOLLEYBALL
Tuesday Nights, 7 pm, through 10/21
LUNCH
Sunday, October 12 and November 9 11:45 am in the Taylors Singles Area | $5 Join us for a delicious meal and fellowship with other singles!
DIVORCECARE: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
Saturday, November 15, 9-11:30 am A helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after separation or divorce. Discover what emotions to expect, what to do about family traditions, how to handle awkward moments, and most of all where to find comfort, strength and hope. For more information or to reserve your space, call 864.678.8827, or visit our website at www.taylorsfbc.org.
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Dr. Nabeel Qureshi
In this profoundly challenging book, former devout Muslim Dr. Qureshi describes his dramatic spiritual journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with the friendships, family pressures, investigations, and dreams he experienced along the way.
Who Made God? by Larry Libby, Given in memory of Mary Alewine.
Remember when you were a child and the things you wondered about God? Kids are no different today. This book provides a special time of sharing with your child as you help them discover answers about the One who loves us most of all – our Heavenly Father.
Literal Lily and Fickle Fiona by Kate Hanscom Given in memory of Mary Alewine.
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SMALL GROUPS Sundays at 6:15 pm
FALL RETREAT
October 24-26 Register online by 10/5
UNDERGROUND CHURCH November 7
Wednesday Nights at Taylors First Baptist Wednesdays, 6:30 pm | October 1-November 19 The Best Yes Women Only
In her new book, The Best Yes, Lysa TerKeurst shares how she is learning there is a big difference between saying yes to everyone and saying yes to God. The Best Yes will help you cure the disease to please with a biblical understanding of the command to love and how to overcome the agony of hard choices by embracing a wisdom based decision-making process. Rise above the rush of endless demands and discover your best yes! Led by Kim Keller & Beth Caskey B-127 | Cost: $11
Ruth 10/29-11/19
Ruth is an amazing story of God’s “covenant faithfulness” – hesed – love. Oh, what a redeemer! Come and join us as we spend four weeks walking through this story, growing in our love for God and others. Led by Jeremy Thompson | Fellowship Hall
Windchasers Men Only
A Study of Ecclesiastes and King Solomon. Come learn about a man who had everything… wealth, women, popularity, good looks, respect, and admiration. Yet his heart was never filled. Led by Doug Mize | The Loft
Holy Ambition 10/1-10/22
Throughout history, God has chosen to use ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Our three week study through six components of Holy Ambition will explore what it takes to make a difference for God and to move beyond the status quo towards a life of significance and lasting impact for Christ.
Wednesdays at 6:15 pm Childcare for children Birth through Age Three M&M (Music and Missions) For Preschoolers, K3-K5 Taylors Children’s Choirs for Grades 1-5 begin October 1
Led by David Cline | Fellowship Hall
“The Cure”For Parents
We thought we were cured but most of us unwittingly carried an old, dead outlook into our new life. We couldn’t measure up to a standard we created, so we convinced ourselves it was God’s. We read His words through our grid of shame and felt ourselves fall farther and farther behind. God’s cures rarely come in the form we expect. What if God is not who we think He is... and neither are we? Written by John Lynch, Bruce McNicol, and Bill Thrall. Led by John Alexander & Dawn Vanasse F-73 | Cost: $13
Take Heart Women Only
For just one hour, come join other women for a time of fellowship, prayer and Bible study. Together we will learn how to Take Heart for the Journey.
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm UNITED for Middle and High School
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Led by Daniel & Lynn Pascazio and Keith & Lin Cunningham Room: B229
Led by Diane Lister | B-132-133
Dinner Served 5:15-6 pm | Adults $6, Children, $4, Family Max. $20* In addition to our home-cooked menus, we offer... Chick-fil-A: Sandwich or eight count chicken nuggets, a fruit cup and a home-cooked dessert. Children receive six count nuggets, a fruit cup and a home-cooked dessert.
Atlanta Bread Company: Turkey, Ham, or Chicken Salad sandwich, chips, cookie, pickle. Children receive turkey or ham sandwich, chips and a cookie.
10/1 Baked Pasta Atlanta Bread Company* Children may choose: Chicken Fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co.
11/5 Home-cooked Meal: Turkey & Dressing Chick-fil-A* Children may choose: Pizza, the homecooked meal, or Chick-fil-A.
10/8 Meatloaf Chick-fil-A* Children may choose: Hamburgers, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A.
11/12 Home-cooked Meal: Meatloaf Atlanta Bread Company* Children may choose: Hamburgers, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co.
10/15 Home-cooked Meal: Chicken Picatta Atlanta Bread Company* Children may choose: Chicken Fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co.
11/19 Home-cooked Meal: Baked Chicken Chick-fil-A* Children may choose: Corn Dogs, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A.
10/22 Home-cooked Meal: Baked Ham Chick-fil-A* Children may choose: Pizza, the homecooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 10/29 Home-cooked Meal: Fried Chicken Atlanta Bread Company* Children may choose: Chicken Fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co.
* The family maximum does not apply when purchasing Chick-fil-A or Atlanta Bread Company meals. No reservation required. First come first served. Home-cooked meal offered weekly. Atlanta Bread Company and Chick-fil-A will alternate weeks. Drinks included.
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Orphan Care Group: If you are a foster/adoptive parent, considering fostering/adopting, or desire to provide support for families who do either, please join us as we provide encouragement, support, and education for all of the above. Led by Gray & Kristen Madden, Room: B-129
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm DivorceCare continues in C124 Boundaries continues in C126 DivorceCare for Kids continues in C125
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Taylors Children’s Choirs Begin Wednesday, October 1, 6:15 pm For 1st-5th Grades begin
This Christmas the Taylors Children’s Choirs will present Fact or Fiction, The Christmas Edition. The story line for this musical centers around teams from two elementary schools that have made it to the final night of competition in the town’s annual game show, Fact or Fiction. The game show is the community’s way of making sure the children know the TRUE facts of Christmas. The winning team is awarded a Christmas Dinner Basket for every family in their school. Fact of Fiction teaches the importance of knowing God’s Word, the importance of applying God’s Word in our lives, and the forgiveness God offers each of us through His Son, Jesus.
In Isaiah 6 we find a compelling picture of worship initiated by God with the prophet, Isaiah. This encounter shows us that worship is a rhythm of revelation and response. When we see something magnificent (revelation), we reply in adoration and praise (response). Come and worship together in this church wide experience Come ready to explore new methods of response as God is revealed through Scripture.
Taylors Children’s Choirs Sunday, December 14 6 pm
A Modern Liturgy
Christmas Lessons and Carols
December 21 | 6 pm | Fellowship Hall
Psalm 150 says “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!” This Christmas season come and join with all creation as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and worship Him together. Familiar carols and new songs give us voice to sing the story of Emmanuel, God with us.
Friday, December 5, 7 pm | Sunday, December 7, 7 pm Presented by Taylors Worship Ministry
Complimentary Tickets Available Sundays & Wednesdays beginning November 2
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OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2014 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
South Asia REACH Trip (Through 10/11) Flu Shot Clinic, 4:30 pm Children’s Choirs Begin, 6:15 pm JOURNEY Classes Begin, 6:30 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
Amazon REACH Trip (Through 10/12)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
Prague REACH Trip (Through 10/11)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
Baptism, 9 & 10:30 am 150th Anniversary Offering and Pledge Sunday Taylors Students Retreat Registration Deadline
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6
Grief Support for Spouses, 6:45 pm (Through 11/24)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Family to Family, 6:30 pm (Through 11/25) Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group, 6:30 pm Men's Guitar Fellowship, 7 pm
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Taylors TownSquare, 12 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
NAMI Caregivers Support Group, 6:15 pm NAMI Connection Support Group, 6:15 pm
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
Basketball Registration Ends
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
Taylors Children's Choirs Bonus Rehearsal, 10 am
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
Parent/Child Dedication, 9 & 10:30 am Singles Lunch, 11:45 am
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
XYZ Lunch & Program, 11:15 am Dinner with the Staff, 6 pm
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
WMU Global Missions Lunch, 11 am
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
Dinner with the Staff Part 2, 6:30 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
Men's Par 3 Golf Outing, 7:15 pm
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Taylors Singles Hiking, 9 am
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Lord's Supper, 6 pm
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
Grief Support for Parents, 6:30 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
Men's Target Shooting League, 6:30 pm
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
Taylors Students Fall Retreat, (Through 10/26)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Taylors Singles Bonfire, 5 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Orphan Sunday Operation Christmas Child Box Distribution Modern Worship Experience IV, 6 pm
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group, 6:30 pm Men's Guitar Fellowship, 7 pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Mom to Mom Begins, 9 am Taylors TownSquare, 12 pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Newsletter Deadline, 5 pm
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Side By Side Missions Conference Begins Side by Side/XYZ Luncheon Underground Church, 6:30 pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Take Heart Equipping Workshop, 9 am Side by Side/WMU Luncheon Side by Side Missions Conference Banquet, 5 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Side by Side/College Breakfast Side by Side Sunday / Guests in all Life Groups Taylors Singles Lunch, 11:45 am
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 XYZ Fellowship, 11:15 am
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 Taylors Men Kick-off, 7 pm
Legacy Choir, 10 am Mission Doll Workshop, 4 pm Designed Women Study, 7 pm (October)
TUESDAY
Tuesday Morning Bible Study, 10 am Singles Volleyball, 7 pm (through October 21)
WEDNESDAY
Designed Women Study, 9 am (October) Mom to Mom, 9 am (November) Library Open, 4 pm Dinner Served, 5:15 pm Parish Nurse Office Opens, 5:30 pm M&M and Children's Choirs, 6:15 pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 6:20 pm Journey Classes / Prayer in the Chapel / Life Group, 6:30 pm Orchestra Rehearsal, 7 pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal / Vocal Team Rehearsal, 7:30 AA Meeting, 8 pm
SATURDAY
NAMI Caregivers Support Group, 6:15 pm NAMI Connection Support Group, 6:15 pm
Men’s Basketball, 7 pm (October) AA Meeting, 8 pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays, 8:30 am Taylors Children's Choirs Bonus Rehearsal, 10 am
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Operation Christmas Child Collection Sunday Proposed Budget Presentation and Q & A, 6 pm
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Grief Support for Parents, 6:30 pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Men's Par 3 Golf Outing, 7:15 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Church Conference, 6 pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Thanksgiving Devotional, 6:30 pm No Other Evening Activities
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Happy Thanksgiving! Church Office and Taylors Rec Closed
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Registration Opens for Taylors Women Retreat
MONDAY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
Traditional Worship/Life Groups for Adults, Children & Students, 9 am College Life Groups/Breakfast, 9:19 am Contemporary Worship/Modern Worship/Life Groups for Adults, Children & Students/ Kids Worship, 10:30 am Regeneration Student Choir, 5 pm Evening Worship, 6 pm Students Small Groups, 6:15 pm
THURSDAY
WMU Global Missions Group, 11 am
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
WMU Bold Missions Group, 7 pm (at the home of Glenda Stokes)
SUNDAY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
"Tell the Story" Night / Church Conference, 6 pm
EVERY WEEK AT TAYLORS
Dinner with the Staff Part One: Monday, October 13 6-8 pm
Join us for a free, casual dinner in a relaxed setting with a group of people who, like you, want to learn more about Taylors.
Part Two: Wednesday, October 15 6:30-8 pm Come back to ask questions, discuss membership and serving opportunities, as well as help us get to know you a little better.
Taylors Rec Center Open, 9 am - 5 pm Week of Prayer for International Missions (Through 12/7)
Register Online by 10/5 www.taylorsfbc.org/dinner ** Newsletter Submissions: Articles/events must be approved by a ministerial staff liaison. Submissions are printed at the discretion of the church staff and may be edited. Please e-mail items to kimk@taylorsfbc.org by November 6 for the December/January issue.
Welcome New Members
Howard & Joyce Chappell Joined July 13 by Letter
Kelley Williams Joined August 3 by Letter
Dustin McCall
Joined August 24 by Baptism
Donna Blair
Joined September 7 by Letter
Gabriela Martin
Joined September 7 by Baptism
Connor Goodman
Caden Goodman
Joined July 13 by Baptism
Frank Eskridge
Joined August 10 by Statement
Grayson McDaris Joined August 24 by Baptism
Hope Hartsell
Melanie Hill
Joined September 7 by Baptism
Clayton Lindblad
Joined September 7 by Baptism
Jim & Kim Sloan Joined August 17 by Letter
Suzanne Lutz
Carlee Campbell
Joined September 7 by Watchcare
Joined September 7 by Baptism
Joined July 27 by Letter
Anna Kellett
Joined August 31 by Letter
Jackson Paccapaniccia Will & Kerry Watkins
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Claire Peach
Joined August 31: Onarae & Tieraney by Statement / Deuce by Baptism
Jeremy & Julia Crowe
Joined July 13 by Letter
Joined August 17 by Baptism
Onarae & Tieraney Rice Deuce
Joined September 7 by Baptism
Allison Johnson
Joined July 13 by Baptism
Candice Blackstone
Joined August 10 by Baptism
Joined September 7 by Baptism
Robert Doar
Joined July 13 by Baptism
Joined August 31 by Watchcare
Sarah King
Joined September 7 by Watchcare
Claire Hall
Joined September 7 by Baptism
Landon Keeley
Joined September 7 by Baptism
Andy Stroud
Joined September 7 by Baptism
Photo Not Available Lale Stroud, Jr.
Joined September 7 by Statement
Our Church Family Benj & Laurie Buck Joined July 27 by Letter
Don Ridgeway* Joined August 24 by Baptism
In Memoriam
Stewardship Report
Staff Anniversaries
AUGUST Budget Needs.............................. $592,213.85 Budget Receipts......................... $499,394.98 Other Receipts............................ .$110,180.46 Total Aug. Receipts...................... $609,575.44 YTD Budget Needs.................. $4,145,496.95 YTD Budget Receipts............... $3,852,371.91
John Boehm September 22, 1946 - July 25, 2014 Ella Flack April 23, 1928 - August 17, 2014 Mrs. Clyde Murphy July 7, 1924 – August 29, 2014 Don McCarter February 17, 1936 - September 12, 2014
OCTOBER Daryl Hopkins David Plumblee Paula Overstreet Phillip Crain Nancy Slice
Twenty-one Years of Service Ten Years of Service Eight Years of Service Seven Years of Service Four Years of Service
NOVEMBER Nancy Clayton Anne Williams Sherrie Holt Tina Whitworth Scott Norman Paul Jimenez Ellen Shearer
Twenty-two Years of Service Seventeen Years of Service Thirteen Years of Service Twelve Years of Service Five Years of Service Four Years of Service One Year of Service
Thank You Dottie Klinck
Joined August 31 by Letter
These individuals wish to thank our church family for prayers, encouragement, and kindness: Alice Ferguson, Henrietta Phares and the family of Don McCarter.
JULY Budget Needs.............................. $473,771.08 Budget Receipts......................... $438,634.71 Other Receipts.............................. .$30,918.66 Total July Receipts....................... $469,553.37 YTD Budget Needs.................. $3,553,283.10 YTD Budget Receipts............... $3,352,976.93
Baptisms
We welcome the following to the Body of Christ through believer’s baptism: Jackson Paccapaniccia, Jackson Peach, Claire Peach, Kerry Watkins, Will Watkins, Robert Doar, Landon Keeley, Caden Goodman, Connor Goodman, Kendlymae Jann, Dustin McCall, Preston Landolt, Parker Landolt, Grayson McDaris, Kelley Chapman, Claire Hall, Onarae (Deuce) Rice, Andy Stroud, Tanya Coggin, Nathan Coggin, Mamie Yenovkian, Defiance Yenovkian, Anna-Vrai Yenovkian, Juris Yenovkian, Cana Yenovkian, Bo Yenovkian, Melanie Hill, Frank Eskridge, Eliza Metts, Ethan Metts, Scarlett Metts, Dick Hendley, Hope Hartsell, Gabriella Martin, Clayton Lindblad
Taylors FBC Welcomes New Minister Kendylmae Jann
Joined September 7 by Baptism
Dustin Dozier joins the Taylors Students team as a Minister to Students. Not growing up in a Christian home, Dustin was invited by friends to a church lockin where he heard the gospel for the first time. After several months of searching for the purpose of life, Dustin realized at the age of fourteen that Jesus was the only purpose. Shortly after surrendering his life to Christ, he knew that God’s call was to work with students. He graduated from Kennesaw State University, with a B.A. in Business Management, a Masters of Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has served as a student pastor at growing churches in Georgia and Tennessee. He is passionate about reaching others who don’t know Jesus and connecting students to pursuing Christ as their greatest passion.
Peyton Schrader*
Joined September 14 by Baptism
Dustin and his wife Sloan, a native of the Greenville area, have been married for almost ten years and have adopted three handsome boys from foster care: Zion, Triumphant, and Noah.
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Bible Studies for Women The Best YES and Take Heart | See Page Seven for Details
Retreat January 23-25 The Cove, Asheville, NC Featuring Gwen Smith Speaker, Author, and Songwriter | www.gwensmith.net Register for only $199, October 29 to November 5 $220, November 6 to January 1 $240 After January 1
“Voices of Taylors” Worship Album and “Legacy” Commemorative Books AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY & THE CHURCH OFFICE CD: $15 | Book: $30 | Both: $40 “Voices of Taylors” is a unique worship recording with songs that span the generations led by different groups within the Worship Ministry. The recording reflects both the rich tradition and the bright future of a church committed to worshiping God in spirit and in truth. “Legacy” is a beautiful account of the history of our church highlighting God-honoring testimonies that will delight and awe as you see God’s hand in establishing His church in Taylors, South Carolina.
Bible Study for Men Windchasers: A Study of Ecclesiastes and King Solomon See Page Seven for Details
Fall Kick-Off
Featuring Tierce Green Thursday, October 30, 7-8:30 pm Fellowship Hall | Brick Street Café Dessert
Make plans to join us as we welcome special guest, Tierce Green, and unveil new plans to help us as Taylors Men to connect with God and band together to take the higher ground. Tierce Green is one of today's most effective communicators of biblical truth, helping people understand their identity in Christ and discover their purpose in the world. His goal is to lead people beyond an event into a healthy pattern of spiritual growth and daily devotion to God. Tierce is Pastor of House Churches at Church Project in The Woodlands, Texas, where his primary role is to call men up and equip them to lead and care for people. Among his many credentials, he taught the principles of authentic manhood to over a thousand men each week over a seven-year period in a seasonal gathering called The Quest.